Historical Events
- "Trinity Church" (now Saint Basil's Cathedral) is consecrated in Moscow, Russia, built to commemorate defeat of the Mongols at battle of Kazan
- Diego de Lando, Bishop of Yucatan, burns on a large pyre Maya religious objects and most of the last surviving books of bark outside the Franciscan convent of Maní
About July 12, 1561
Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 463 years and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
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